SC Gov. Haley: Perry a ‘superstar,’ but not endorsing anyone yet

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley referred to Texas Gov. Rick Perry as a “superstar” when talking to the RedState gathering today, but said later it’ll be a long time before she makes any endorsement in the “wide-open” GOP primary.

“I think it’s anybody’s game in South Carolina right now,” she told reporters. She said she won’t make an endorsement until the candidates have had time to travel the state and meet voters.

Asked about Perry’s strong points, she said, “He has a hope for America that’s great.”

Haley said she just had met with Perry and had advised him to be sure he’s working every corner of the state.

Perry’s decision to announce today stepped on the Ames, Iowa Straw Poll, and there’s a thought he’ll have to smooth some hurt feelings when he travels there Sunday.

Haley, however, called the timing “brilliant” and tells the country: “It’s game on.”